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    Cold weather-cold starting 550 xp autotune

    I would not believe the heat switch would make a difference to the spark plug, it’s a separate system. I have the same issues with a 550xp, Ms460 arctic, and now Dolmar 7900H when it‘s cold. The Dolmar 6000i will start in 2-3 pulls at -8F however. I wish that saw had heated handles. Warming them...
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    Oil questions...

    Not anything less or more performance wise. I have noticed a quieter engine. I have not used greater than 20% as that‘s the most viscosity the lift pumps I have can handle. Fuel mileage increases slightly and the smell is pleasant like cooking something on the grill. Boy, if that was 2T oil the...
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    SELLING Solo 690

    Wow, they‘re a younger company than I thought. We know how old that saw is anyway.
  4. FederalQ

    Oil questions...

    The tests I have seen found 2% biodiesel by far the best and cheapest diesel fuel lubricity enhancer. In this state they do not have to label biodiesel if it‘s less than 5% and that‘s probably what they are using. In the summer I use a station that lists 5 - 20% biodiesel blend in my older...
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    SELLING Solo 690

    Oh my yes, do they oil like crazy!
  6. FederalQ

    SELLING Solo 690

    The compression release is definitely a plus! The 680 doesn’t have one and that can be not nice to your shoulder. I bet this saw is a pleasure to run! GLWS!
  7. FederalQ

    What octane is best, and why

    No it doesn’t but says to use a good quality 2 stroke oil 1:33 to 1:25 if Husqvarna brand oil is not available. And do not mix more than 1 month’s supply of fuel.
  8. FederalQ

    What octane is best, and why

    This is from an operator’s manual for Husqvarna 61/268/272XP saws dated 3/1996.
  9. FederalQ

    Makita exits gas equipment manufacturing

    Solo seems to be dabbling in the motor saw business yet but not in North America.
  10. FederalQ

    Ms362 base gasket delete and timing advance?

    The key appears to be part of the flywheel like the 361. The stock base gasket looks to be 0.5mm or .020“.
  11. FederalQ

    Logan's 7.3 PowerStroke Progress Thread

    Cardboard is your friend this time of year working under vehicles. The E4OD is/was a slush box coupled to a diesel. The 4r100 that came after it was so much better.
  12. FederalQ

    KUDOS Dolmar 7900 heated handle wiring

    The older one becomes heated handles are a nice option to have in cold climates.
  13. FederalQ

    What oil is best? and what ratio?

    That looks like the stuff Stihl sells under their name in Canada. Not a bad price.
  14. FederalQ

    The Official Craigslist & eBay Thread

    Let’s try againhttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2235484036980093/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post
  15. FederalQ

    The Official Craigslist & eBay Thread

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/greenbay/classifieds/
  16. FederalQ

    Looks like farmertech has inspired other companies

    Sounds like the old US electronics company Heathkit!
  17. FederalQ

    DOLMAR/MAKITA The Official Sachs Dolmar Dolmar Makita Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

    A 7300 would be close in cc’s. From what I have learned and experienced that series Dolmar came strong from the factory until the 7310/7910 models appeared to meet emission regulations with restrictive mufflers, etc. When I purchased a new 7910 about 5 years ago I sent it right to Tree Monkey to...
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    DOLMAR/MAKITA The Official Sachs Dolmar Dolmar Makita Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

    Each time I use the 6000i I wonder why did they go away from injection choke as it is an easy starting saw? I can only guess emission regulations or possible durability issues over time. The copy I have was definitely well taken care of by it’s original owner.
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    Logan's 7.3 PowerStroke Progress Thread

    Based on experience I would recommend AGM batteries on that era diesel.
  20. FederalQ

    SOLD Cutters edge 2165

    That‘s in excellent cosmetic condition if that was a fire department roof ventilation saw!
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